Best Schools in Jackson County, KY
Jackson County, KY has 23 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,622 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, KY
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Southern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
3. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
4. Clay County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
5. Owsley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students
6. Estill County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
7. Lee County Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
8. Barnabus Home High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 12 Students
9. Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, KY
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farristown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
2. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
3. Estill County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
4. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
5. Barnabus Home Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, KY
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burning Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
2. Mckee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
3. Sand Gap Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
4. Tyner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
5. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
6. Mt. Vernon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
7. Lee County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
8. West Irvine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
9. Owsley County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owsley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, KY has a total population of 12,955 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, KY
How many schools are in Jackson County, KY?
Jackson County, KY has 23 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,622 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Jackson County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
4 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Jackson County (8 schools)